
Budget 2026 delivery hits 86% as government eyes 90% by year-end
Government has implemented 86% of Budget 2026 measures, with the figure expected to reach 90% by year-end, according to a report presented to Finance Minister Clyde Caruana.

Government has implemented 86% of Budget 2026 measures, with the figure expected to reach 90% by year-end, according to a report presented to Finance Minister Clyde Caruana.

Revolut’s outage brought Malta’s reliance on digital payments into focus. Beyond the immediate disruption, it raises bigger questions about shared cloud infrastructure, business continuity and how exposed the island’s economy could be if the technology investment boom suffers a sharp reversal.

Bank of Valletta has been recognised for the second year running with a WSBI-ESBG award for inclusive banking, highlighting its social initiatives across Malta and Gozo.

Malta has registered its first Notified Professional Investor Fund under the Single Family Office Exempt Manager Framework, signalling growing interest in private wealth structuring.

WH Partners has responded to MFSA consultations on tokenisation and DeFi, urging Malta to move quickly to maintain its position as a digital assets hub.

MeDirect has listed €30 million in new bonds on the MSE after an exchange offer that cleared out its 2017 debt lines.

WH Partners earns top-tier status in ITR World Tax 2027 across three practice areas, with three team members individually recognised.

Malta's FIAU is deploying goSENTINEL, a UNODC-built digital platform, to bring risk-based AML/CFT supervision to over 2,200 reporting entities.

Elvira Lopez de Lara Merida, CEO of MAPFRE MSV Life, discusses how households in Malta can balance today’s financial pressures with long-term protection and retirement planning, and why clear advice matters more than headline returns.

Smartcare Finance replaces hotel hypothec with increased care home security on its €7.5 million bond issue, leaving investors with a different risk mix.

Revolut’s outage brought Malta’s reliance on digital payments into focus. Beyond the immediate disruption, it raises bigger questions about shared cloud infrastructure, business continuity and how exposed the island’s economy could be if the technology investment boom suffers a sharp reversal.

Bank of Valletta has been recognised for the second year running with a WSBI-ESBG award for inclusive banking, highlighting its social initiatives across Malta and Gozo.

A thematic review by the MFSA found that many pension statements lack mandatory disclosures, pointing to broader governance weaknesses among licensed administrators.

Shareholders of The Convenience Shop have approved sharing confidential financial data with interested buyers, moving a potential stake sale forward.